Miami 2018 4th Round [4] Alexander Zverev vs Nicholas Kyrgios [17] The Main Event

[flyingboris]

That was a pretty braindead drop shot attempt at 5-4 30-15.. C'mon Nick, wake up!

 

[Deleted member 3771]

36 points to 24 so far.

 

[Poisoned Slice]

I didn't say Kevin Anderson is delusional, son. Even if recent comments would suggest otherwise. I just said his tennis and fist pumping lack subtlety.

 

[Deleted member 3771]

Zverev is much more confident than in his last two matches...maybe the rivalry with Nick brings something else to him

You must have missed their last match in the DC earlier this year. Z looked very comfortable in that match.

 

[flyingboris]

Zverev: solid
Kyrgios: crazy talented, emphasis on crazy

 

[Benben245]

If Kyrgios is feeling better, time for him to tear Zverev a new *******.

 

[Deleted member 3771]

NK finding it tough to handle Z's consistent weight of shot

 

[reaper]

A routine backhand volley nicely in front of the body from Kyrgios to open the game.

 

[Poisoned Slice]

Doesn't make it easy. lol

 

[Poisoned Slice]

Sweet volley. Let's go Nick.

 

[tennis_pro]

BRILLIANT VOLLEY

 

[Poisoned Slice]

Then a frickin disaster drop shot. Oh no.

Followed by ace. Oh yes.

 

[reaper]

The hands of a surgeon from Kyrgios on the drop shot.

 

[reaper]

The hands of a surgeon from Kyrgios on the drop shot.

And again!

 

[Poisoned Slice]

Doctor Kyrgios' practice is about to be shutdown.

 

[Meles]

Doctor Kyrgios' practice is about to be shutdown.

Just a test run first tournament back from Nicky. Zedrot really has stepped up his game which is not as easy as it looks. Kyrgios is never going to tire Zverev.

 

[luiz_gustavo]

You must have missed their last match in the DC earlier this year. Z looked very comfortable in that match.

Oh, I meant in his last two matches in this tournament (Medvedev and Ferrer). What you said helps me prove Zverev can bring his best game when playing against Nick.

Today's Zverev looks a completely different player from his past matches from Indian Wells and Miami

 

[reaper]

Just a test run first tournament back from Nicky. Zedrot really has stepped up his game which is not as easy as it looks. Kyrgios is never going to tire Zverev.

It's much easier when your opponent plays like a circus clown.

 

[Poisoned Slice]

LOL

 

[Poisoned Slice]

Nick Kyrgios is a crude noise maker.

 

[flyingboris]

Well at least Nick is also very disappointed in himself

 

[Kevind]

I hate how lackadaisical Kyrios is during points. He hits a ball then just stands there instead of getting ready for the return

 

[Deleted member 3771]

Oh, I meant in his last two matches in this tournament (Medvedev and Ferrer). What you said helps me prove Zverev can bring his best game when playing against Nick.

Today's Zverev looks a completely different player from his past matches from Indian Wells and Miami

Yeh Z is playing good he likes the match-up now. This is a replica of their Davis Cup match. Z has the back-court advantage which makes Nick have to play a bit more re-actively than he wants and makes NK have to take a few too many risks and Z has also added some bigger serving.

 

[Harry_Wild]

Nick should hire Ille Nastase as his coach! Boy, the tennis community would go crazy!

 

[reaper]

Yeh Z is playing good he likes the match-up now. This is a replica of their Davis Cup match. Z has the back-court advantage which makes Nick have to play a bit more re-actively than he wants and makes NK have to take a few too many risks and Z has also added some bigger serving.

It's hard to tell how Zverev is playing. Kyrgios spent half the first set pretending he had a back/hip issue so had to do a lot of non competing to rationalise the non existent injury. In the second set he's opened a service game with a between the legs volley then followed it with drops shots that either bounce before the net or sit up mid court for a practice drill put away to get broken. I'd want to see Zverev against someone who treats the match as a contest rather than a circus before reading too much into this.

 

[luiz_gustavo]

Yeh Z is playing good he likes the match-up now. This is a replica of their Davis Cup match. Z has the back-court advantage which makes Nick have to play a bit more re-actively than he wants and makes NK have to take a few too many risks and Z has also added some bigger serving.

Yeah, I agree. The big serving is a must if he wants his game to flow like it should and today has been pretty good with the exception of the game he got broke (2 DFs iirc).

Coric will be a big test to the serve since he returns a lot better than Kyrgios. I still think Zverev's forehand is far from the best form but he will have the chance to improve it in tons of rallies against Borna.

 

[Aussie Darcy]

Nick should hire Ille Nastase as his coach! Boy, the tennis community would go crazy!

Kyrgios has a lot of issues but being a sexist isn't one of them. Couldn't imagine he'd want to go anywhere near Nastase (yes I know this was a joke post).

 

[FudgeMyn]

kygrios is such a frustrating player to watch. PLS STOP THE DROP SHOTS HIT THE BALL

 

[flyingboris]

This did not turn into the spectacle that I had hoped for. Circus yes, spectacle no.

 

[Tennis_dude101]

How is NK's arm? He seem to be getting broken a lot, is his serving at 100% or has Z stepped thing up with his return game?

 

[Aussie Darcy]

Zverev wins 6-4 6-4 over Kyrgios.

Nick now out of the top 20.

Probably in doubt for some future tournaments too.

 

[Harry_Wild]

Oh no! Matchpoint! Match over!

 

[Aussie Darcy]

Waiting for a tweet from Verdasco.

 

[EloQuent]

that was a tank.

 

[flyingboris]

Well that was disappointing. The way Nick handled the match point was pretty pathetic. He threw in a SABN for f**ks sake. Congrats to Zverev, better maturity next time Nick.

 

[luiz_gustavo]

It's hard to tell how Zverev is playing. Kyrgios spent half the first set pretending he had a back/hip issue so had to do a lot of non competing to rationalise the non existent injury. In the second set he's opened a service game with a between the legs volley then followed it with drops shots that either bounce before the net or sit up mid court for a practice drill put away to get broken. I'd want to see Zverev against someone who treats the match as a contest rather than a circus before reading too much into this.

Well, if Coric is not that tired, this is the match you want. He has the advantage in the H2H, he is playing great for almost four weeks now and he is a consistent player who will demand a lot of effort if Zverev wants to beat him. Coric is also a great competitor.

 

[MugOpponent]

Really a disgraceful performance from Nick.

 

[flyingboris]

How is NK's arm?

The main problem is that it appears to be attached to an utter fool

yes I'm a little disappointed

 

[Alba Barragan]

 

[G4P45]

Wow zverev!!!

 

[Deleted member 3771]

Yeah, I agree. The big serving is a must if he wants his game to flow like it should and today has been pretty good with the exception of the game he got broke (2 DFs iirc).

Coric will be a big test to the serve since he returns a lot better than Kyrgios. I still think Zverev's forehand is far from the best form but he will have the chance to improve it in tons of rallies against Borna.

Looking forwards to that match to see how the rallies play out to see if Z can bully an in form Coric like he did to NK!

 

[Deleted member 3771]

Kyrgios has been out for a bit so he will get better.

 

[MugOpponent]

I think Coric will pose problems. I know a lot of you don't like Borna's game but he's a much better fighter than nick.

 

[reaper]

Well, if Coric is not that tired, this is the match you want. He has the advantage in the H2H, he is playing great for almost four weeks now and he is a consistent player who will demand a lot of effort if Zverev wants to beat him. Coric is also a great competitor.

I'm sure where Zverev sits will be shown in the next couple of matches. Not many model their game on Kyrgios.

 

[reaper]

Zverev wins 6-4 6-4 over Kyrgios.

Nick now out of the top 20.

Probably in doubt for some future tournaments too.

Why would he be in doubt for future tournaments?

 

[Deleted member 3771]

It's hard to tell how Zverev is playing. Kyrgios spent half the first set pretending he had a back/hip issue so had to do a lot of non competing to rationalise the non existent injury. In the second set he's opened a service game with a between the legs volley then followed it with drops shots that either bounce before the net or sit up mid court for a practice drill put away to get broken. I'd want to see Zverev against someone who treats the match as a contest rather than a circus before reading too much into this.

I should mention I started watching at 5-2 in the first set, so missed that part.

 

[reaper]

Kyrgios has been out for a bit so he will get better.

I don't think that's how he operates. He tends not to improve from the grind of the circuit. I think his career is in some trouble...he's not improving.

 

[Pheasant]

I would like to see Coric make a run. That kid is dangerous.

 

[Aussie Darcy]

Why would he be in doubt for future tournaments?

Seemed injured at times in my opinion. Grabbed his back and called for the trainer for his back at one point.

 

[tennis_pro]

I think Coric will pose problems. I know a lot of you don't like Borna's game but he's a much better fighter than nick.

Who isn't?